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AD 362: Headed shear studs – Resistance and minimum degree of shear connection in composite beams with decking
This Advisory Desk note highlights the key changes to BS 5950-3.1:1990 as a result of Amendment no 1, issued in January 2010. Amendment 1 reflects the findings …
20 Years Ago: Building by technology – The National Gallery – Sainsbury Wing
Taken from STEEL CONSTRUCTION, October 1991 In March 1988 the Prince and Princess of Wales laid the foundation stone for the Sainsbury wing of the national …
50 Years Ago: An Evolutionary Building in London – The 26-storey Shell Centre
From Building with Steel, August 1961 More than 6,300 tons of steel, rising from basement to roof, to a height of 389 ft., are contained in the tower block …
Guidance on Long Span Composite Floors
Mark Lawson of SCI reviews new guidance on the serviceability performance of long span propped composite floors prepared with NHBC. Introduction Composite …
Health and safety first
The BCSA’s successful work in promoting good practice in health and safety has recently been rewarded with a national award. NSC explains how the Association …
Steel earns its spurs
Construction work on a new training centre for Tottenham Hotspur recently reached a programme landmark. Training facilities for all top professional sports …
Steel pays dividends
Structural steelwork is playing a leading role in the construction of The Co-operative Group’s new eye-catching headquarters in Manchester. Martin Cooper …
Harbour bridge floated into place
Poole Harbour’s new and iconic second crossing will open to traffic next year. Martin Cooper reports on the complex erection process required to construct …
A steel framed jewellery box
One of the most ambitious heritage projects in recent times is underway at Portsmouth Dockyard. Martin Cooper reports on the construction of the finely crafted …
Restoring a vital rail link
The historic Arnside Viaduct has reopened to regular rail services after having its entire 476m-long deck replaced with new steel spans. After a 16 week …
